Week 5 , Mon 18-12-23 day 21 ,Treatment 21
Good evening everyone and Happy Monday , thank you to everyone who has read the Blog and to those who have Commented.
I had a bit of an Emotional meltdown Last Friday evening and Saturday , kicked off by wrapping Christmas presents just set me off thinking about my Journey so far and some of the Fronts I have been fighting on !! Christmas isnt my best time of year anyway for Personal reasons and with one thing or another it just tipped me over , But its done now and the week end improved on Saturday Morning with a lovely visit from my ex work colleague and friend ,And City Supporter Jane Morris , we worked together at Crown Square for many years and know each other well , so well that the first Hug had us both in Tears ,I had had to cancel previous planned meets so it was relief , pleasure and Love coming out , we had a really good chat lots of Cursing and lots of Laughing Then she was off to the Game with Husband Stephen.
So it was a quick nip to the Shop and a brew before my next visitors the Shentons arrived ,what a lovely family they are , when they arrived little Joshua was fast asleep in Mums arms lovely sight, so in they came and Joshua was oblivious to all going on around him , we had a good chat about things and Joshua woke up to steal the show as usual , wow he is growing up so well , then it was time for them to leave so we exchanged Cards and Presents and off they went . All in all a Lovely day after the night before.
Sunday morning and my first visitors Bev and Mark , again 2 lovely people who done so much for me in the past continue with their support , I know I am so lucky to have so many lovely caring friends .Again a good catch on what was going and update on what they were up to Cards exchanged and off they went .A quick snack and then it was Turn of my Sister Linda from Fleetwood kindly Driven by her Daughter and my Niece Katy Bateson , no I hadnt seen Linda since Late October when I found out about the Throat Cancer , again through cancelling a previous visit , so again lots to discuss for all 3 of us , again a testing time I am her Big Brother as she says ,Bless her , I think she felt much better for actually seeing me that I didnt look to Bad after all ha ha , again we exchanged Cards and Gifts and off they went back to Fleetwood , so now it was time to start prepping my Tea , Meat Balls in a Dolmio Sauce thanks Paula Shenton good tip. Once eaten relax, and reflect.
So its Monday week 5 , thank God , and the week end had done me good , my first week end of Visitors had worked well and My Positivity was back again , I am only Human !! of out to do the usual Monday shop and home for a quick snack and then its that Time .
Nicely on time a Nice Mercedez C class collects Thomas and off we go to the Christies , its Monday so its first stop Vampire dept 1 , thats another armful gone ha ha at least I give them a chuckle from there straight to Dept 39 check in and sit and wait a little busy today so chill time.
Pretty soon called a few comments made about Mine and their week end and the Ray awaits so its On Masked , treatment done and off to Transport to check in for home . Not much of a wait today and then off home .
So thats it Folks Day 21 is done and thanks to the many Blog and FB comments and having visitors I feel o.k and single figures to go , Yippee
Night Night and all my Love and thanks for your support
Tom x
Hi Tom, sounds like all went ok today, good. I enjoyed the trip on Sunday to see you, you did look jaded and tired, I thought, but that big hug from my big brother was just what was needed, think you were pleased to see Katy too, and she was pleased to see you she loves her uncle Tom. Not long to go now , can't wait til you've finished treatment and spend more time recuperating and gettin your strength back. I love you so much, and miss your visits, but we will celebrate in style once it's finished, keep your chin up as I will, I'm always here for you Tom, big hug, and a kiss night god bless xx ♥️
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a much needed emotional release over the weekend Tom, and it’s done you good.
ReplyDeleteThe love and support of family and friends is invaluable ❤️. You are ticking off the sessions and the end goal is in sight, just gotta keep going a bit further - think Mcr 10k with new knees!!! One foot in front of the other.
Sending all our love, I’ll message you to make arrangements to pop over xxx
Blimey Thomas, what a weekend! It was non stop visitors, which is great and so inspiring, how I wish we were closer. I hate to think you were having a meltdown, and I didn't know, I could have rang you, but I guess it had to come sometime or other, so onwards and upwards, glad that is behind you. I hope you have a great nights sleep tonight and wake refreshed and invigorated for what the day holds. Night Night my lovely Thomas, sending big hugs and kisses. Love you xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, thanks for your continuing blog - it is keeping me entertained, if that is the right word. I am also glad I know you to be so honest in your life, otherwise I am not sure I would be able to believe the number and extent of the NHS cock-ups - you really could not make this stuff up! Stay strong and have faith - you are nearly through this! And don’t be afraid to ask for help at any time if you need it. You will amazed at what people will do for you. Best wishes, Stuart
ReplyDeleteSounds as though you’re back to the usual Tom but remember you are human like us mere mortals and you don’t always have to be the big brave soldier. You are allowed to be upset and peed off. Just wish I could hug you too.
ReplyDeleteAnyway a bit of good news, contracts exchanged and definitely moving on the 3rd January. So as soon as you are ok we are in The Rodney for lunch.
Keep safe my friend.
Love and hugs. Dee xx
💕💕 love Debbie W xx
ReplyDeleteHey Tom those bloody emotions finally caught up with you…again, as I said earlier ….wonderful thing these emotions ❤️❤️❤️ . Things now running smoothly and in a groove, I’ll guarantee on day 31, you’ll be up early then feel a disappointment that someone’s not picking you up. What a good weekend, friends and family dropped by and I am sure it was a pick up for you, you sound more like your old self in this blog….and dare I say 9…then 8 then 7…..after this week and at the end of it, and with Christmas in between, your last 5 treatments will come and go so quickly. But we will still be here Tom, with you all the way….see you in tomorrows blog…🫶❤️🎄
ReplyDeleteAw this is a lovely read - hope you know how much genuine LOVE there is out here Tom for you! 💜
ReplyDeleteA weekend of hugs and family and friends, to give you the strength to keep on pushing through.
Ps - hope it was a local shop and not Morrisons. They would have been shocked to see you on a Saturday! 😀 xx
On the home straight with single figures. Hope this week goes smoothly. Janet xx
ReplyDeleteVery pleased your weekend plans went well. As for you being a "mardy -arse" on Friday evening well done you!!
ReplyDeleteYou've got to let it out and make it a part of your healing process. You are doing great mate, very proud of you xxx
That comment was mine.
DeleteSeeing friends and family is so lovely and it has obviously helped you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI know many people would love to visit or do things to help, but you are in charge and are taking things at your pace, by the sound of it.
Much love xx
Wow, you did a lot over the weekend! As said above, sounds like you needed a big release and absolutely nothing wrong with that. You will have needed it! (I'm a big fan of meltdowns for clearing out the system!) With 9 days to go - can you believe it - you are doing so incredibly well with your attitude and prep. This cancer surely has got the message of who it is dealing with and to firmly piss right off! As always lots of love and positive thoughts coming your way! Xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but reading this re: meltdown just a few days before Christmas has got me wanting to belt out that song from Frozen at the top of my voice... "...Let it go, let it go
ReplyDeleteCan't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door
I don't care what they're going to say
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway....". There you go Tom, now imagine me on your doorstep droning that out in my best monotone, tone deaf, brummie-tinged drawl.... and be thankful that we are 88 miles away in rural Notts and not within 'nipping round for a cuppa' range ;-) Chin up Sir... You don't want me singing to you again, do you;-) Much Love X